Sources told the WSJ that the purpose of the operations was to gather information as preparation for a potential invasion. This could start as early as this week.

The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous source, reported that Israeli forces were conducting small-scale incursions in southern Lebanon. This included Hezbollah tunnels.

Sources told WSJ that the purpose of the operations was to gather information as preparation for a potential invasion. This could start as early as this week.

The report states that Israel has been carrying out such operations in recent months, and also more recently as part of its attempt to strike the terrorist group based on the border of Lebanon.

Israel has not yet decided whether it will conduct a ground operation

The Jerusalem Post reported Sunday that Israel had not yet decided whether it would conduct a ground campaign in southern Lebanon.

IDF commanders last week urged for readiness in the event of a ground operation. Tomer Bar, the chief of the Israel Air Force, said that the air force is prepared to support troops in any ground operation against Hezbollah.

Last week, IDF Commander for the Northern Region Maj.-Gen. Uri Gordan told his troops to be prepared for an invasion and possible action.